Agenda

Ethics: A Lawyer’s IOLTA Trust Account BasicsBill Provensal will present best practices to avoid inadvertently violating the rules and the procedure for remitting unknown and unclaimed funds.

Speakers:

S. William Provensal, Baldwin Haspel Burke & Mayer

10:10 am - 11:10 am

Professionalism: How to Get Involved in the HELP ProgramJudge Zainey will present on the Homeless Experience Legal Protection (HELP) Program and how lawyers can contributed to this program, which provides legal consultation and notary services at 5 local homeless centers.

Speaker:
The Hon. Jay Zainey, United States District Court, EDLA, Section A

11:20 am - 12:20 pm

Special Masters and Other Creative Ways to Resolve Divorce LitigationThe presentation will focus on how to effectively use special masters and other alternative dispute resolution options to resolve divorce cases without protracted court proceedings.

Professional Negligence Claims: What You Don’t Know Can Hurt YouThis session will focus on negligence claims against lawyers, insurance agents, and accountants from the plaintiff and defense perspective.

Speakers:
J.R. Whaley, Whaley Law Firm
Scott Loeb, Loeb Law Firm

3:40 pm - 4:40 pm

Damages Litigation - Diminution of Business Value, Business Interruptions and Lost ProfitsLearn how to measure damages sustained by businesses and business owners due to various causes of action. This session will discuss lost profits in the past and future and how those profits impact the value of a business.

Speaker:

Riley J. Busenlener, Chaffe & Associates Inc.

4:50 pm - 5:50 pm

Simple Estate Planning Tips for Non-Estate Lawyers

This hour is intended for lawyers not practicing regularly in the area of estate planning. I will present guidelines for the drafting of simple wills, the pitfalls to avoid, and the most important questions to ask clients. We will also cover the value of powers of attorney and living wills/medical directives.

Speaker:

Patricia A. Garcia, Law Offices of Patricia A. Garcia

CLE Registration Fees

The Procrastinators' Programs (sm) offers 7 Hours of CLE including 1 hour of Ethics and Professionalism.

Registration Options

NOBA Member Discount

Non Member Rate

Full day registration

$250.00

$370.00

Per hour registration

$40.00

$60.00

REFUND POLICY:The New Orleans Bar Association will accept written requests for a refund of registration fees, but a $20 administrative fee will be assessed. All cancellations must be received two full days prior to the CLE in order to be eligible for a refund. No refunds for no shows.